Category Archives: Discussion

How do I accept an invitation?

How do I accept an invitation? If invited by telephone, reply by telephone, saying “I would be delighted to come to your home for dinner.” or “We both look forward to attending your party on Friday, June 14th.” Confirming the day and time is essential since you may only receive a verbal invitation. Write it […]

Q. When you shake hands, who puts out his hand first?

Q. When you shake hands, who puts out his hand first? In business environments today, both men and women are expected to shake hands and there is no rule about who should offer his or her hand first. On a social occasion, however, it is generally up to the woman to offer her hand first. […]

Q. There aren’t many occasions in American to exchange business cards, so how are they able to learn to other person’s name?

Q. There aren’t many occasions in American to exchange business cards, so how are they able to learn to other person’s name? Americans do not use name cards, meishe, as frequently as Japanese do, so it is important during an introduction to grasp the other person’s name. When the person says to you, “Glad to […]